Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Lewis, M.D.

Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1649351719
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2525 Desales Ave
Chattanooga, TN 374041161
(423) 495-2525
fax (423) 495-2625

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 27, 2022
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #59672

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649351719. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
339
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$63,212
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 289 168 $202
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 21 12 $101
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 18 17 $78
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 11 11 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Chattanooga Surgical Critical Care Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Lewis's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Lewis practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Lewis practice?
Dr. Christopher Lewis practices at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 374041161. Office phone: 4234952525.
What is Dr. Christopher Lewis's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649351719, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Lewis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Lewis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Lewis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Critical care (HCPCS 99292); Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.